Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
I stayed two nights at Hotel Plaza Las Matas, which is advertised as a four-star hotel. However, there is absolutely no way this property would meet four-star standards on any international scale.
The Negatives:
• The first room I was given had air conditioning that was running, but not cooling, in the middle of the summer heat. I had to request a room change around 1:00 a.m. due to the unbearable temperature.
• The second room had functional air conditioning, which was a relief, but beyond that, the hotel is extremely basic.
• The furnishings are minimalist and very dated, the rooms are tiled throughout, the beds are single, and the mattresses are mediocre at best.
• This is a low-cost, budget-oriented hotel that would be classified as two stars anywhere else in the world. There is nothing luxurious or refined about the experience, which makes the four-star classification extremely misleading.
The Positives:
• The hotel is very conveniently located right next to Las Matas train station, which connects directly to Madrid city center and to other train lines for long-distance travel and Madrid-Barajas Terminal 4 airport.
• It is also located just off the A6 highway (Carretera de la Coruña), the main artery connecting Madrid with the northwest of Spain. This makes it very practical for travelers heading to or from Madrid, or crossing the country via the A6.
Conclusion:
If you are looking for a basic place to sleep near the train station great!
